Qatar Cyber Security Youth Camp Concludes Third Edition With 80 Student Projects

Doha: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has concluded the third edition of its Cyber Security Youth Camp, bringing together around 400 male and female students aged between 13 and 17 from public and private schools across the country.

The closing ceremony recognised the camp’s partners, expert speakers, winners of the Consultation Corner competition and teams behind the programme’s best projects. NCSA President Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki attended alongside Ministry of Education and Higher Education Undersecretary Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, agency partners and cybersecurity specialists.

More Than 50 Hours of Practical Cybersecurity Training

Held over 20 days, the camp provided participants with more than 50 hours of practical and applied training across 15 cybersecurity topics. The programme covered areas including web fundamentals, attack analysis, networks and systems, cyber defence and ethical hacking.

NCSA said the initiative, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, is designed to help develop a generation with strong cybersecurity awareness and digital capabilities. Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys hosted the programme.

More Than 1,000 Students Join Remotely Each Day

The programme’s reach extended beyond Qatar, with more than 1,000 students from different countries participating remotely each day. The agency said the online participation helped broaden the camp’s impact and promote cybersecurity awareness and digital inclusion.

Students also took part in field visits to Ooredoo, where they gained first-hand exposure to real-world cybersecurity applications and learned more about specialised careers and skills in the sector. Discussions included emerging cyber threats linked to artificial intelligence and ways to guard against them.

Challenges, Expert Sessions and CTF Competition

Seven specialists in cybersecurity and education participated in dialogue sessions during the camp, sharing expertise on digital protection. The programme also included 15 recreational and interactive activities aimed at strengthening teamwork and maintaining an engaging learning environment.

Participants tested their skills through six challenges organised through the Consultation and Cybersecurity Corner, as well as a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition designed to develop problem-solving, creativity and the ability to work under pressure.

80 Graduation Projects Address Real-World Challenges

The camp concluded with participants developing 80 graduation projects focused on real-world cybersecurity challenges, giving students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the programme.

NCSA said the youth camp forms part of its efforts to support human development and strengthen digital capabilities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Source: Qatar News Agency (QNA), August 11, 2026.